公开(公告)号：US08156839B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-17

申请号：US11258829

申请日：2005-10-26

Applicant: Todd Meaney ,  Thomas P. Schregardus ,  Robert Cicerchia ,  David Medina

Inventor： Todd Meaney ,  Thomas P. Schregardus ,  Robert Cicerchia ,  David Medina

IPC: B60K17/04 ,  B60K17/12

CPC classification number: F16H61/32 ,  B60K17/352 ,  F16H59/70 ,  F16H63/304 ,  F16H2063/3063 ,  F16H2063/3089 ,  H02K7/116 ,  Y10T74/18672 ,  Y10T74/19251 ,  Y10T74/20018 ,  Y10T74/2003

Abstract: A vehicle gear box shift actuator and apparatus including the same. The actuator includes a lead screw; a drive nut threaded on the lead screw; a plunger; a first spring disposed between the drive nut and a first end of the plunger; a second spring disposed between the drive nut and a second end of the plunger opposite from the first end. Non-contact position sensing of the actuator output is also provided.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆变速箱换档致动器及其装置。 致动器包括导螺杆; 螺丝拧在导螺杆上的驱动螺母; 柱塞 设置在所述驱动螺母和所述柱塞的第一端之间的第一弹簧; 设置在所述驱动螺母和所述柱塞的与所述第一端相对的第二端之间的第二弹簧。 还提供了致动器输出的非接触位置感测。

公开(公告)号：US20120048053A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US13286958

申请日：2011-11-01

Applicant: William Farmer ,  Sumit Sharma ,  William Fort ,  Brian Ganter ,  Todd Meaney

Inventor： William Farmer ,  Sumit Sharma ,  William Fort ,  Brian Ganter ,  Todd Meaney

IPC: B62D1/16

CPC classification number: B60R25/02153 ,  Y10T70/5664 ,  Y10T292/1021

Abstract: A steering shaft lock actuator may include a motor having an output shaft, a drive train, and a lost motion device. The drive train may be coupled to the output shaft and may linearly urge a locking member to an unlocked position when the motor is energized. The lost motion device may be configured to store energy when the locking member is in the unlocked position and utilize the stored energy to drive the locking member toward a locked position with a steering shaft when the motor is de-energized.

Abstract translation: 转向轴锁定致动器可以包括具有输出轴，传动系和迷失运动装置的电动机。 传动系可以联接到输出轴，并且当电动机通电时可以将锁定构件线性推动到解锁位置。 迷失运动装置可以被配置为当锁定构件处于解锁位置时储存能量，并且当电动机断电时利用所存储的能量来驱动锁定构件朝向与转向轴的锁定位置。

公开(公告)号：US20110265581A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-03

申请号：US13180993

申请日：2011-07-12

Applicant: Kayvan Hedayat ,  Norman Poirier

Inventor： Kayvan Hedayat ,  Norman Poirier

IPC: G01L3/10

CPC classification number: G01L3/102 ,  G01L3/104

Abstract: A sensor includes a shaft and a magnetic sensor and an anti-aging magnetic sensor. The shaft may have at least one magnetized active region. The magnetic sensor may be configured to sense a magnetic field about the shaft, and may provide an output representative of torque applied to the shaft, shaft rotational speed and/or shaft rotational position. The anti-aging magnetic sensor may be positioned adjacent the active region to provide a reference signal output that is substantially independent of torque applied to said shaft.

Abstract translation: 传感器包括轴和磁传感器以及抗老化磁传感器。 轴可以具有至少一个磁化活性区域。 磁传感器可以被配置为感测围绕轴的磁场，并且可以提供表示施加到轴，轴转速和/或轴旋转位置的扭矩的输出。 防老化磁传感器可以位于有源区附近，以提供基本独立于施加到所述轴的扭矩的参考信号输出。

公开(公告)号：US20100105227A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12564394

申请日：2009-09-22

Applicant: Carl Vonnegut ,  Neal Pugh ,  Aleksey Rybalnik ,  Todd Meaney ,  Per I. Karlsson ,  Oscar Lopez

Inventor： Carl Vonnegut ,  Neal Pugh ,  Aleksey Rybalnik ,  Todd Meaney ,  Per I. Karlsson ,  Oscar Lopez

IPC: H01R13/44 ,  H01R27/02

CPC classification number: H01R13/6658 ,  H01R13/6675 ,  H01R13/68 ,  H01R2201/26

Abstract: An electrical connector including a first connector portion and a second connector portion, and interface electronics for providing an interface between terminals associated with the first and second connector portions and a vehicle bus.

Abstract translation: 包括第一连接器部分和第二连接器部分的电连接器以及用于在与第一和第二连接器部分相关联的端子与车辆总线之间提供接口的接口电子装置。

公开(公告)号：US20100079153A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12567587

申请日：2009-09-25

Applicant: Jim Maloof ,  Robert Shamitz

Inventor： Jim Maloof ,  Robert Shamitz

IPC: G01R27/08 ,  H01R43/00 ,  G01R27/26

CPC classification number: H03K17/96 ,  B60K37/06 ,  B60K2350/1036 ,  B60K2350/928 ,  H01R12/79 ,  H01R13/2414 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K2217/960755

Abstract: A touch sensor assembly may include a cover, an electrode film assembly, an adhesive layer, a printed circuit board (PCB) electrically connected to the electrode film and a back plate configured to be coupled to the cover with the PCB and the electrode film assembly disposed between the housing and the back plate. The electrode film assembly may include an electrode film formed from a conductive ink and may comprise a plurality of contacts corresponding to a plurality of touch areas. The electrode film assembly may optionally comprise capacitive circuitry configured to exhibit a capacitance response to contact with the touch areas. The adhesive layer may be configured to secure the electrode film assembly to the cover. The PCB may be substantially planar and the cover may include an inner surface having a curvature. The electrode film may be configured to substantially conform to the curvature when secured thereto.

Abstract translation: 触摸传感器组件可以包括盖子，电极膜组件，粘合剂层，电连接到电极膜的印刷电路板（PCB）和被配置成与PCB和电极膜组件 设置在壳体和背板之间。 电极膜组件可以包括由导电油墨形成的电极膜，并且可以包括对应于多个触摸区域的多个触点。 电极膜组件可以可选地包括被配置为展现与触摸区域接触的电容响应的电容电路。 粘合剂层可以被配置成将电极膜组件固定到盖上。 PCB可以是基本上平面的，并且盖可以包括具有曲率的内表面。 电极膜可以构造成当固定到其上时基本上符合曲率。

公开(公告)号：US20090158868A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US12325635

申请日：2008-12-01

Applicant: William Farmer ,  Nathaniel Hockenberry ,  Thomas P. Schregardus ,  Michael Baker

Inventor： William Farmer ,  Nathaniel Hockenberry ,  Thomas P. Schregardus ,  Michael Baker

IPC: F16H21/24

CPC classification number: F16H21/24 ,  B60G21/0556 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  F16H1/16 ,  H02K7/075 ,  Y10T74/18248

Abstract: A crank-type linear actuator may be used to provide linear actuation, for example, in a vehicle system. In general, the actuator may use a crank assembly to convert a unidirectional rotary drive motion into a reciprocating linear actuation motion. The actuator may also use magnetic elements and magnetic sensors for non-contact position control of the actuator.

Abstract translation: 曲柄式线性致动器可用于例如在车辆系统中提供线性致动器。 通常，致动器可以使用曲柄组件来将单向旋转驱动器运动转换成往复式线性致动运动。 致动器还可以使用磁性元件和磁性传感器用于执行器的非接触位置控制。

公开(公告)号：US20090129112A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-21

申请号：US12270598

申请日：2008-11-13

Applicant: Robert Shamitz ,  William Harrop

Inventor： Robert Shamitz ,  William Harrop

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/56 ,  Y10S362/80

Abstract: A device for illuminating a target surface of a vehicle. The device includes a base and a top cover coupled to the base. The top cover includes a perimeter wall portion and an actuator portion coupled to the perimeter wall portion. The actuator portion extends generally downward between walls of the perimeter wall portion toward the base and is movable toward the base for changing the state of a switch upon application of an external force to the actuator portion. A light source is coupled to the base and positioned for illuminating the target surface through the actuator portion.

Abstract translation: 一种照明车辆的目标表面的装置。 该装置包括联接到基座的底座和顶盖。 顶盖包括周边壁部分和联接到周边壁部分的致动器部分。 致动器部分大致向下延伸到周壁部分的壁之间朝向底座，并且可向基座移动，以在向致动器部分施加外力时改变开关的状态。 光源耦合到基座并且定位成用于通过致动器部分照射目标表面。

公开(公告)号：US07524192B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-28

申请号：US11773008

申请日：2007-07-03

Applicant: Dave Cummings ,  Michael O'Reilly ,  Neal Pugh ,  Mark Vincent

Inventor： Dave Cummings ,  Michael O'Reilly ,  Neal Pugh ,  Mark Vincent

IPC: H01R33/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/745 ,  H01R13/5213

Abstract: An electrical connector including a first connector portion and a second connector portion. First and second covers are pivotally attached to the body about a common axis for covering the first and second connector portion.

Abstract translation: 一种电连接器，包括第一连接器部分和第二连接器部分。 第一和第二盖围绕公共轴枢转地附接到主体以覆盖第一和第二连接器部分。

公开(公告)号：US07464627B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-16

申请号：US11553922

申请日：2006-10-27

Applicant: Knight Ko ,  Brian Ganter ,  Thomas P Schregardus ,  Eric Beishline ,  William H. Fort

Inventor： Knight Ko ,  Brian Ganter ,  Thomas P Schregardus ,  Eric Beishline ,  William H. Fort

IPC: E05C3/06 ,  F03G1/00

CPC classification number: E05B81/06 ,  E05B15/004 ,  E05B77/30 ,  E05B81/16 ,  E05B81/25 ,  E05B81/28 ,  E05B81/40 ,  Y10T74/18056 ,  Y10T74/18792 ,  Y10T292/1018 ,  Y10T292/1021 ,  Y10T292/1082

Abstract: An actuator and door latch system incorporating the same. The actuator moves a door latch between locked and unlocked positions with rapidity using a gear train directly coupled to an actuator motor or energy stored in an energy storage element such as a spring.

Abstract translation: 包含该致动器和门闩系统的致动器和门闩系统。 执行器使用直接联接到致动器电动机的齿轮系或存储在诸如弹簧的能量存储元件中的能量，使锁定器在锁定位置和解锁位置之间快速移动。

公开(公告)号：US07454979B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US11419632

申请日：2006-05-22

Applicant: Ronald I. Frank ,  Matthew Laplaca ,  Thomas Kemper ,  Tom Tran ,  Steve Strobel

Inventor： Ronald I. Frank ,  Matthew Laplaca ,  Thomas Kemper ,  Tom Tran ,  Steve Strobel

IPC: G01B7/14

CPC classification number: G01D5/145

Abstract: A load sensor includes a housing and a magnet carrier axially movable within the housing. A first and a second magnet are coupled to the magnet carrier in an axially spaced apart arrangement and oriented to provide repelling magnetic fields. The magnet carrier and the first and second magnets are axially movable relative to the magnetic field sensor, and the magnetic field sensor is configured to provide an output that is indicative of the position of the magnetic filed sensor relative to the first and second magnets.

Abstract translation: 负载传感器包括壳体和可在壳体内轴向移动的磁体载体。 第一和第二磁体以轴向间隔开的布置联接到磁体载体并且被定向成提供排斥磁场。 磁体载体和第一和第二磁体相对于磁场传感器可轴向移动，并且磁场传感器被配置为提供指示磁场传感器相对于第一和第二磁体的位置的输出。